1968 Mercury Colony Park 4-Dr. Station Wagon
The Colony Park was Mercury's luxury wagon flagship, featuring wood-grain paneling and upscale appointments to compete with Buick Estate Wagon and Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser.
8Z76Y589309
8 Cyl. 390 Cu. In. (2-V)
Engine
4-Dr. Station Wagon
Body
St. Louis, MO
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1968 Mercury Colony Park
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 8 | 1968 |
| Plant Code | Z | St. Louis, MO |
| Model Code | 76 | Colony Park |
| Engine Code | Y | 8 Cyl. 390 Cu. In. (2-V) |
| Serial Number | 589309 | Production #589309 |
Basic Information
MakeMercury
ModelColony Park
Year1968
Body Style4-Dr. Station Wagon
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine8 Cyl. 390 Cu. In. (2-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement390 CID
Horsepower265 HP
Compression Ratio9.5:1
Carburetor2 BC
Transmission** M & A
Assembly PlantSt. Louis, MO
Plant CodeZ
Pattern SourceMercury
Confidence95%
Original Specifications
Weight4213
Width78
Length213.9
Wheelbase113
Height57.2
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)
Powertrain Details Enhanced Data
Axle Type
Semifloating
Pricing & Production Enhanced Data
Original Base Price
$3619.00
No. Produced
57776
Body & Style Enhanced Data
No. Doors
4
Dimensions Enhanced Data
Weight
4213
lbs
Width
78
in.
Length
213.9
in.
Height
57.2
in.
Additional Specifications Enhanced Data
Model Year
1968
Type
Single downdraft
Valve Lifters
Hydraulic
Torque
234@2200
ft/lbs
Colors
Exterior Colors
Color Options (33)
Battery
12
V
Radiator
Down flow
Ignition System
Distributor and coil
Exhaust System
Single
Fuel Type
Regular
Cooling System
13 Quarts
Cooling System
Centrifugal water pump
Optional Equipment
Power antenna
Optional Equipment
Speed control device
Optional Equipment
Air conditioning
Optional Equipment
Select-Shift automatic transmission
Optional Equipment
390 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment
427 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment
428 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment
Power seats
Optional Equipment
Power steering
Optional Equipment
Power vent windows
Optional Equipment
Power windows
Optional Equipment
Radio
Steering Gear
Recirculating ball and nut
Front Suspension
Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Suspension
Coil link
Drive
Rear wheel drive
VIN Location
On tab on instrument panel close to windshield on passenger side visible from outside.
Spare Location
Trunk
Tire Size
8.45 x 15
Series
Station Wagon 6
Make
Ford
Origin
United States
Body Maker
Ford
Model Number
71A
Passengers
10
Service
Dual hydraulic
Brake Size
11
in.
Emergency
Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Rear Differential
4.5
pt.
Fuel
25
gal.
Oil
5
qt.
Transmission
3.5
pt.
Carburetor
Carter
Displacement
240
cu. in.
Type
Inline 6 overhead valve
Type
Constant mesh
Compression Ratio-Std
9.2
:1
Rated Horsepower
38.4
hp
Brake Horsepower
150@4000
hp
Main Bearings
7
Lubrication
Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Cylinders
6
Wheelbase
113
in.
Rear Tread
62
in.
Differential
Hypoid
Differential Ratio
3.1
:1
Clutch Size
9.5 inches
Clutch Type
Semicentrifugal
No. Of Gears
3
1st
2.99
:1
2nd
1.75
:1
3rd
1
:1
5th
Not applicable
:1
Reverse
3.17
:1
B
&s 4 & 3.18
Enhanced Data Note: The enhanced vehicle data shown above represents the base vehicle configuration as manufactured. Individual vehicles may vary depending on factory options and modifications made throughout the vehicle's history.